Actually not much different, only you are assured the info and opinions are from someone that has actually HAD experience with the product, but anything they say other than published facts is still their own opinion, no different than on the forums.

Gene astutely smelled a rat with 'Stedanko's' glowing Model T reviews & posts. Seems that this guy was also 'Zissou' at AVS who pulled his thread after a day that we noted here. Kudos to Gene for banning this alleged fraudster. He certainly had me sucked in.

'Alleged' that is. It seems that he was also making posts elsewhere under different monikers that were deemed to be less than forthright; however, we'll probably never know now unless he surfaces again.

I'd be most happy to find out that he was completely honourable. I admired & supported his posts there & I'd be the first to sincerely apologize to him if he is indeed legitimate.

Gene astutely smelled a rat with 'Stedanko's' glowing Model T reviews & posts. Seems that this guy was also 'Zissou' at AVS who pulled his thread after a day that we noted here. Kudos to Gene for banning this alleged fraudster. He certainly had me sucked in.

Reading Stedanko's reply to the accusation on the AH forum, he said he had over 1500 posts at AVS as Zissou. Can you confirm? Depending on his posting, that could be a pretty big sign he's the normal enthusiast he claims to be.

It's a true shame that enthusiasm for a product can lead to accusations of being a fraudster. If you check my Best Sounding Pre/Pro thread at AVS it should be QUITE clear that I have no connection OR allegiance to any high end company.

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Gene astutely smelled a rat with 'Stedanko's' glowing Model T reviews & posts. Seems that this guy was also 'Zissou' at AVS who pulled his thread after a day that we noted here. Kudos to Gene for banning this alleged fraudster. He certainly had me sucked in.

This couldn't be further from the truth and I am still not sure why a glowing review of a product I truly believe in would lead anyone to believe I was a "fraudster" but it's Gene's forum and he can do what he wants I harbour no resentment. Anyways that's the whole "sordid" story guys. I love the Model T and truly do think it's a revelatory product but I am far too busy these days to engage in online negativity which does no good for anyone.